Computer-Aided Translation (CAT), also called Computer-assisted translation, is a form of language translation in which a human translator uses computer software to support and facilitate the translation process. It is a broad and imprecise term covering a range of tools, from the fairly simple to the complicated, which mainly include: Terminology tools, Translation Memory tools (TM tools), Concordance tools, and Alignment tools.

Taking advantage of previously translated source texts and their equivalent target texts in a database, CAT tools could retrieve related segments during the translation of new texts, and dramatically increase the productivity, accuracy, continuity, consistency, unity and efficiency of the translation work.

CAT Course

A five-week CAT Course organized by COS technology for candidates who are interested in learning the translation technologies or would like to improve their translation efficiency and standard, is scheduled to commence on the 8th Jan 2016. At the end of the course, there will be a short exam and the qualified ones will get the CAT Certificate.

With more than 10 years of practice and experience, our CAT teacher is capable of introducing the CAT tools to Macao students, popularizing the CAT concepts and letting more Macao translators to make use of the CAT technology to improve the overall standard of translation industry in the Region.

The course is a brief introduction to the CAT concepts and tool, and further self-studies in advance may be needed before each class. Handouts, if any, will be given to the students during the classes. Computer may be needed during the class to practice the CAT tools sometimes.

Course Structure

The Course is delivered in 5 weekly modules, each week holding 1 session of 2 hours, with each 2 hours allocated to cover the material as propositioned below.

It is important for the course participants to attend the first day of the course on the Jan.8 2016 in order to obtain the latest timetable of the course, study advices, and the reference material if any.

Continual Professional Education Hours CPE Credits: 2 x 5 = 10 (Certificate of Completion will be given for attendance of 80% or more) Upon completion of 80% or more of the review course, the student will be presented with a certificate of attendance. These certificates will be handed in the last session of the course or, under special circumstances, they will be mailed to the students.

Course Enrollment Deadline The deadline for the course enrollment is Thursday 11th Dec. 2015. Since seats are limited, enrollment is on first come-first-served basis.